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We are dedicated to changing lives and uplifting communities.

The Educational Foundation empowers people from all backgrounds with the training and education they need to secure a better future.

We do this through the vast opportunities offered in the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry.

NRAEF 2021 Scholarship Applications Are Open Now Through March 15!

NRAEF has awarded nearly $1,000,000 in scholarships and individual grants to over 300 students pursuing post-secondary education.

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Rachael Ray Foundation Offers High Schools $5000 Grants

Through The Rachael Ray Foundation ProStart Grow Grant, the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation will provide up to 25 grants for ProStart schools or schools with culinary arts programs, demonstrating a strong need to engage and educate high school students interested in exploring restaurant and foodservice jobs and careers.

Applicants have until 5 pm PST on March 1^st, 2021 to complete their submissions for the NRAEF’s consideration.

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NRAEF News

Listen in to the Order Up Podcast to hear about NRAEF scholarships!

In this episode, Matthew Rosales, Senior Manager of Scholarship Programs at NRAEF, and Ashten Garrett, NRAEF scholarship recipient and rising culinary star, discuss the benefits of our scholarship program and why you should apply today.

Listen to the podcast: Website. Apple Podcasts. Spotify. Google Podcasts.

Uber Eats Supports Restaurants with "Eat Local"

As part of its "Eat Local" Super Bowl campaign, our supporter Uber Eats has committed $4.5 million in microgrants to U.S. restaurants. The application window is open through 2/28.

Foundation Board Names 2021 Officers & New Members

Susan Adzick, president of McLane Foodservice, Inc., will serve as chair of the NRAEF Board of Trustees. Other Foundation officers include Vice Chair Kent Walrack, executive vice president, chief strategy officer of Lyons Magnus, and Treasurer Emily Williams Knight, Ed.D., president and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association and the Texas Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

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Since 1987, we’ve helped nearly 2,000 students with merit-based undergraduate scholarships ranging from $2,500 to $10,000.

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